MATS

Archival-quality (acid-free, lignin-free) matting can be added to a photograph to create contrast (as in white mat with black frame) to bring more focus to the photograph or to provide transition color that may enhance the look of the photograph, frame, and the surroundings. Mats are available in different widths and colors. Thin single-colored mat (board) fits between the glazing and photograph. It provides mounting substrate for the print to be framed and an enhanced “focus” toward the photograph. Mat adds extra dimensions to the merchandise while the selected photograph size remains the same (effectively increasing the price of the merchandise). The brightest white mats are usually manufactured with Optical-Brightening Agents added to paper. For more details regarding OBAs, see “Displaying Prints” section of this “Selection Guide.” 

The following is a list of mats that we select from (or the prospective customers can select from when configuring a custom order) to frame and mat our print. When we select a frame and mat(s) we heavily rely on our sample for each frame and mat (and other data) knowing that (from experience) some prints are better suited for matting to a specific color combination, size and type of mat(s) accompanying a frame. Our recommended choice(s) is/are part of our merchandise description dedicated to each image found on the “Shop” page. 

In time we will add more choices. In the meantime, you may also use this external link to a website showing frames and mats that can be used when framing and matting our photograph. 

( https://ezphototemplates.com/wall-displays/framed-prints/framed-matted-prints_only ).